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Film and TV set catering in Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire
Film set catering in Bishopstone: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Bishopstone
What affects the price in Bishopstone
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Bishopstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Bishopstone
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and shoots on location, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Bishopstone, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Bishopstone (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Crew catering near Bishopstone
Bishopstone is about 2 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Bishopstone come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bishopstone is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bishopstone to Oxford (17 miles away).
Bishopstone is roughly 37 miles from central London. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bishopstone, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the HP17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Bishopstone, Furlong Crescent and Moreton Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sedrup (1 mile north), Walton Court (1 mile north-east), Ford (2 miles west), Upton (2 miles west) and Little Kimble (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (11 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north-east) and Friars Square (2.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Bishopstone
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Bishopstone
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Bishopstone and across Buckinghamshire
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
Bishopstone questions
Which station is closest to Bishopstone?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bishopstone.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Bishopstone. At midsummer, Bishopstone has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Bishopstone
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose film set catering in Bishopstone?
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bishopstone, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, Aylesbury station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch